RoleWere obsessed with our ability to offer a 7star experience and an incredible choice of options This wouldnt be possible without our relationship with our suppliersnbsp;Weve invested heavily in building connectivity on our platform over the years and we have very ambitious goals for future growth We need to take these relationships to the next level We want all airlines car rental companies rail carriers and connectivity partners to think of us first when it comes to innovation and true partnership This is where youll come innbsp;As our Director of Supplier Partnerships youll inspire coach and grow your team of 5 in Europe and the US to be our brand ambassadors in the industry Youll collaborate closely with our Product and Technology teams to balance revenue optimisation with offering the highest value possible for our travellersnbsp;Reporting directly to the VP of Supplier Partnerships youll have all the visibility and autonomy you need to drive significant change The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success creating and executing inventory strategy and be an expert in working with GDSs NDC travel connectivity and partnering with suppliers across the three verticalsWhat you will doStrategy: Develop and execute a partnership and connectivity strategy to enable the best coverage pricing and inclusions for TravelPerk customersCommercials: Build and manage partnerships with suppliers and connectivity partners to guarantee the best commercials and performanceIndustry Presence: Represent TravelPerk at industry events and continue to build brand and value recognition in the industryData: Decisionmaking must be datadriven to manage strategy and connectivitynbsp;Crossfunctional leadership: Collaborate with product and sales teams to quantify and prioritise opportunities to improve our inventorynbsp;Team development: Manage a highperforming team focusing on continuous feedback mentoring coaching and trainingMetrics: Build and execute against KPIs to measure the teams performance What will you needA proven track record of 8 years of experience in travel distribution or leading strategic business areas with relevant stakeholder management responsibilitiesnbsp;High sales and negotiation skills especially in the ecommerce or travel space Strategic prospecting skills buyerseller agreement communication qualification questioning closing techniques and relationship managementExcellent communication skills in English: You can clearly explain verbally and in writing the connections between larger business goals and inventory goals to all stakeholdersExperience in travel pricing revenue management or other strategic positions is a plus Our Benefits Competitive compensation including equity in the company; Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge; Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance depending on location; Flexible compensation plan to help you diversify and increase the net salary; Unforgettable TravelPerk events including travel to one of our hubs; A mental health support tool for your wellbeing; Exponential growth opportunities; VolunteerPerk 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choicenbsp;Work from anywhere in the world allowance of 20 working days per year
